OXFORD — A unique collection of papers dating back to the pre-Civil War era was recently donated to J.D. Williams Library’s Archives and Special Collections at the University of Mississippi. Bob F. Thompson, an attorney from Nashville, donated the papers along with his sister and two brothers: Ginnie Munford, Kip Thompson and Bill Thompson. ReadRead the story …
Clarion Ledger: A White Christmas at Ole Miss
December 26, 2010 by
Many Mississippians have only dreamed of a white Christmas, but residents in north Mississippi woke up to snow Sunday. “It wasn’t much, just enough to cover the ground for a minute or two, and then it melted away,” said James Young of Columbus. Read the story.
Commercial Dispatch: Professors Team Up for Evening of Drumming
December 26, 2010 by
They may hail from universities that have elevated football rivalry to an art form, but Bob Damm and Ricky Burkhead have been kindred spirits for a long time. Damm, professor of music at Mississippi State University, and Burkhead, associate professor of percussion at the University of Mississippi, will perform together Friday, Jan. 7, at theRead the story …
Desoto Times Tribune: Jones Speaks on Role of Education
December 23, 2010 by
SOUTHAVEN – University of Mississippi Chancellor Dr. Dan Jones and his wife Lydia joined the DeSoto County Economic Development Council for their quarterly lunch and spoke about the role education plays in moving DeSoto County and the rest of the state forward. Read the story.
Scott County Times: UM Alum Donates Sculpture to Forest Library
December 16, 2010 by
FOREST — Willie Ray Parish will return to his hometown this week where he will visit with old friends and other area residents and make a donation of his work. A reception is planned from 4 until 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 16, at the Forest Public Library when Parish, son of Mimi and RaymondRead the story …
Clinton News: UMMC Recruited for Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium
December 16, 2010 by
The University of Mississippi Medical Center is one of two dozen major trauma centers recruited for participation in the Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium, which was recently awarded $38.67 million.UMMC is expected to receive $2 million of the funds over the next several years. UMMC was one of the original 12 core civilian centers selectedRead the story …
Daily Journal: University Task Force Meets
December 14, 2010 by
TUPELO – University leaders met with education and community development representatives from Northeast Mississippi on Thursday as part of an effort to boost the area. In May, University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones and Mississippi State University President Mark Keenum announced that the two universities would form a joint task force dedicated to enhancing theRead the story …
WXVT-Oxford Considers Square Parking Garage
December 14, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) – Anyone who’s ventured into downtown Oxford after a University of Mississippi game knows parking is scarce on the square. Mayor George “Pat” Patterson says local officials are now studying the possibility of building a parking garage. Read the story.
Hattiesburg American: Grisham Says False Confessions Too Common
December 13, 2010 by
Four years ago, John Grisham published his first work of nonfiction about a former minor league baseball player who was wrongfully convicted of a murder he did not commit. The best-selling author and former Mississippi legislator is back on his soapbox – this time in fiction – on the same subject. Read the story.